Congratulations, Gene Thatcher, for being honored as the 2019 District 1 Neighborhood Block Captain of the Year by the Orlando Police Department and the City of Orlando. Gene has been a resident of Laureate Park since 2016. From the beginning, Gene actively made it her mission to meet her neighbors. There was a small group of residents pulling together a Neighborhood … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Watch: Orlando Police Department Community Programs
There are moments as citizens of Orlando where we feel we’ve done it all. From Disney World theme parks to a walk around Lake Eola, we’ve probably exhausted all the possible options of doing something new. While that seems to be the case, the good news is that there is always going to be a place or some activity in Orlando we have yet to visit or do. If you still believe … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Watch: Little Free Library
If you build it, they will come … and read and exchange a book. A few weeks ago, I organized a community event to raise money to build a Little Free Library for my neighborhood. The kids in our community worked together to raise money and donated their proceeds toward the Little Free Library. Some of the items that the kids made and sold were hair scrunchies, cookies, … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Watch: The Season to Plant and Grow Relationships in Your Community
Spring is around the corner, which means it is planting season!! This is a wonderful opportunity to host a Plant Sharing and Seed Swap in your neighborhood. Plant Sharing and Seed Swap is an excellent opportunity for gardeners to share their leftover or surplus seeds from the previous season. This event also creates an opportunity to grow something new and save money on buying … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Watch: 2018 Hurricane Season – Planning and Preparing
A reality of living in Florida is the possibility of hurricanes. Mention hurricane to a long-term Florida resident, including those living in Central Florida, and they will all have a story to tell. Most recently, Hurricane Irma came to town and wreaked havoc on our neighborhoods. The 2018 hurricane season in Florida officially begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. The Climate … [Read more...]